The ___ region is located around the navel.
Umbilical
The ___ nerve is responsible for sensation in the medial aspect of the thigh.
obturator
1/97
p.35
Anatomy and Openings of the Diaphragm

The ___ region is located around the navel.

Umbilical

p.31
Lumbar Plexus and Its Branches

The ___ nerve is responsible for sensation in the medial aspect of the thigh.

obturator

p.5
Diaphragm Blood Supply and Nerve Supply

In addition to the inferior phrenic arteries, the diaphragm also receives blood from the ___ arteries.

superior phrenic, pericardiacophrenic, musculophrenic

p.25
Lymphatics of the Posterior Abdominal Wall

Lymph nodes in the posterior abdominal wall are primarily located along the ___ and ___ aorta.

abdominal, thoracic

p.7
Anatomy and Openings of the Diaphragm

The ___ nerve is associated with the inferior vena cava at T8.

Right phrenic

p.4
Diaphragm Blood Supply and Nerve Supply

The sensory supply to the diaphragm includes the phrenic nerve and ___ intercostal nerves.

lower 6

p.35
Anatomy and Openings of the Diaphragm

___ pain refers to discomfort that is felt in a different area than its source.

Referred

p.10
Clinical Conditions Related to the Diaphragm

Pain referred to the shoulder is associated with the ___ nerve.

C4

p.30
Lumbar Plexus and Its Branches

Somatic nerves are primarily involved in ___ control.

voluntary

p.16
Anatomy of the Abdominal Aorta

Branches of the aorta supply blood to the ___ and ___ regions.

abdominal, pelvic

p.34
Sympathetic Nervous Structures in the Abdomen

The sympathetic nervous system primarily uses the neurotransmitter ___ at its target organs.

norepinephrine

p.35
Anatomy and Openings of the Diaphragm

The ___ region is located below the abdomen.

Pubic/Supra-Pubic

p.26
Lymphatics of the Posterior Abdominal Wall

The ___ is responsible for draining lymph from the lower body and left side of the upper body.

Thoracic duct

p.31
Lumbar Plexus and Its Branches

One of the major nerves arising from the lumbar plexus is the ___ nerve.

femoral

p.33
Sympathetic Nervous Structures in the Abdomen

The autonomic nervous system is responsible for regulating ___ functions in the body.

involuntary

p.16
Anatomy of the Abdominal Aorta

The aorta runs along the ___ of the posterior abdominal wall.

midline

p.25
Lymphatics of the Posterior Abdominal Wall

Lymph from the kidneys drains into the ___ lymph nodes.

lumbar

p.16
Anatomy of the Abdominal Aorta

The aorta bifurcates into the ___ and ___ arteries at the level of the fourth lumbar vertebra.

common iliac, internal iliac

p.2
Anatomy and Openings of the Diaphragm

The diaphragm is a ___-___ septum.

musculotendinous

p.26
Inferior Vena Cava Anatomy

The ___ are veins that drain blood from the arms and upper body back to the heart.

Subclavian veins

p.7
Anatomy and Openings of the Diaphragm

The oesophagus passes through the diaphragm at the level of ___.

T10

p.4
Diaphragm Blood Supply and Nerve Supply

The phrenic nerve provides sensory supply to the ___ tendon of the diaphragm.

central

p.10
Clinical Conditions Related to the Diaphragm

The presence of free air under the diaphragm indicates possible ___ injuries.

thoracic

p.8
Anatomy and Openings of the Diaphragm

The ___ are structures that contribute to the diaphragm's openings.

crura

p.32
Lumbar Plexus and Its Branches

The ___ nerve is known as the lateral cutaneous nerve of the thigh.

Lateral cutaneous

p.3
Anatomy and Openings of the Diaphragm

The ___ arcuate ligament runs across the aorta.

median

p.26
Anatomy of the Abdominal Aorta

The ___ is a major blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the heart.

Aorta

p.4
Diaphragm Blood Supply and Nerve Supply

The motor supply to the diaphragm is provided by the ___ nerve.

Phrenic

p.16
Anatomy of the Abdominal Aorta

The posterior abdominal wall contains the ___, which is a major blood vessel supplying the lower body.

aorta

p.15
Muscles of the Posterior Abdominal Wall

The ___ is a key bony structure that forms part of the posterior abdominal wall.

iliac crest

p.33
Sympathetic Nervous Structures in the Abdomen

The ___ division of the autonomic nervous system promotes 'rest and digest' activities.

parasympathetic

p.32
Lumbar Plexus and Its Branches

The ___ nerve runs through the Psoas muscle.

Genitofemoral

p.1
Radiological Imaging of Aorta and Inferior Vena Cava

Radiological imaging can help identify the aorta and ___ ___ ___ in the abdomen.

inferior vena cava

p.17
Anatomy of the Abdominal Aorta

The unpaired branch at L3 is the ___ mesenteric artery.

Inferior

p.18
Anatomy of the Abdominal Aorta

The middle adrenal artery arises at level ___.

L1

p.25
Lymphatics of the Posterior Abdominal Wall

The lymphatic system in the posterior abdominal wall is responsible for draining lymph from the ___ region.

abdominal

p.15
Muscles of the Posterior Abdominal Wall

The main muscle responsible for flexing the thigh at the hip joint in the posterior abdominal wall is the ___ muscle.

psoas

p.10
Clinical Conditions Related to the Diaphragm

Penetrating injuries may cause ___ and abdominal injuries due to the shape of the diaphragm.

thoracic

p.7
Anatomy and Openings of the Diaphragm

At the level of ___, the aorta passes behind the diaphragm.

T12

p.34
Sympathetic Nervous Structures in the Abdomen

The primary function of the sympathetic nervous system is to prepare the body for ___ response.

fight or flight

p.1
Anatomy of the Abdominal Aorta

The main abdominal ___ and inferior vena cava are vital for circulation.

aorta

p.36
Clinical Conditions Related to the Diaphragm

___ pain refers to discomfort that is felt in a different area than its source.

Referred

p.3
Anatomy and Openings of the Diaphragm

The diaphragm has attachments to the costal cartilage of ribs ___ to ___.

7, 10

p.22
Muscles of the Posterior Abdominal Wall

The posterior abdominal wall contains the ___ and the ___.

IVC, Kidneys

p.31
Lumbar Plexus and Its Branches

The lumbar plexus is formed by the ventral rami of spinal nerves ___ to ___.

L1, L4

p.15
Muscles of the Posterior Abdominal Wall

The ___ muscle is located laterally in the posterior abdominal wall and assists in trunk stability.

quadratus lumborum

p.10
Clinical Conditions Related to the Diaphragm

A ___ hernia can be either traumatic or embryological.

diaphragmatic

p.8
Anatomy and Openings of the Diaphragm

The lateral arcuate ligaments provide openings for the ___ nerves.

subcostal

p.7
Anatomy and Openings of the Diaphragm

The thoracic duct and azygos vein pass behind the diaphragm at the level of ___.

T12

p.32
Lumbar Plexus and Its Branches

The ___ nerve is also referred to as the femoral nerve.

Femoral

p.3
Anatomy and Openings of the Diaphragm

Ribs ___ and ___ are also associated with the diaphragm.

11, 12

p.5
Diaphragm Blood Supply and Nerve Supply

The majority of the blood supply to the diaphragm comes from the ___ arteries.

inferior phrenic

p.15
Muscles of the Posterior Abdominal Wall

The posterior abdominal wall is primarily supported by the ___ vertebrae.

lumbar

p.7
Anatomy and Openings of the Diaphragm

The inferior vena cava passes through the diaphragm at the level of ___.

T8

p.31
Lumbar Plexus and Its Branches

The lumbar plexus provides motor innervation to the ___ muscles of the thigh.

anterior

p.30
Lumbar Plexus and Its Branches

The lumbar plexus gives rise to nerves that supply the ___ and ___ limbs.

pelvic, lower

p.8
Anatomy and Openings of the Diaphragm

The medial arcuate ligaments allow passage for the ___ trunks.

sympathetic

p.10
Clinical Conditions Related to the Diaphragm

A ___ hernia can be classified as sliding or para-oesophageal (rolling).

hiatus

p.1
Sympathetic Nervous Structures in the Abdomen

The sympathetic nervous structures within the abdomen are part of the ___ nervous system.

autonomic

p.17
Anatomy of the Abdominal Aorta

The unpaired branch at L1 is the ___ mesenteric artery.

Superior

p.18
Anatomy of the Abdominal Aorta

The abdominal aorta has ___ paired branches.

4

p.18
Anatomy of the Abdominal Aorta

A condition related to the abdominal aorta is called an ___ aortic aneurysm.

abdominal

p.4
Diaphragm Blood Supply and Nerve Supply

The phrenic nerve originates from spinal segments ___, ___, and ___.

C3, C4, C5

p.33
Sympathetic Nervous Structures in the Abdomen

The autonomic nervous system is divided into the ___ and ___ divisions.

sympathetic, parasympathetic

p.33
Sympathetic Nervous Structures in the Abdomen

The ___ division of the autonomic nervous system prepares the body for 'fight or flight' responses.

sympathetic

p.7
Anatomy and Openings of the Diaphragm

The ___ is associated with the oesophagus at T10.

Vagi

p.8
Anatomy and Openings of the Diaphragm

The splanchnic nerves pass through the minor openings of the ___.

diaphragm

p.17
Anatomy of the Abdominal Aorta

The abdominal aorta ends at the level of ___ (bifurcation).

L4

p.18
Anatomy of the Abdominal Aorta

There are ___ pairs of lumbar arteries.

4

p.35
Anatomy and Openings of the Diaphragm

The ___ region is located above the stomach.

Epigastric

p.30
Lumbar Plexus and Its Branches

Somatic nerves originate from the ___ plexus.

Lumbar

p.30
Lumbar Plexus and Its Branches

The lumbar plexus is responsible for innervating the ___ region.

lower back

p.5
Diaphragm Blood Supply and Nerve Supply

The drainage of the diaphragm occurs via the same ___ as the blood supply.

veins

p.34
Sympathetic Nervous Structures in the Abdomen

The sympathetic nervous system is part of the ___ nervous system.

autonomic

p.1
Muscles of the Posterior Abdominal Wall

The muscles located in the ___ abdominal wall are crucial for various functions.

posterior

p.36
Anatomy and Openings of the Diaphragm

The ___ region is located around the navel.

Umbilical

p.1
Lumbar Plexus and Its Branches

The ___ plexus is a network of nerves in the lower back.

lumbar

p.18
Anatomy of the Abdominal Aorta

The inferior phrenic artery branches off at level ___.

T12

p.25
Lymphatics of the Posterior Abdominal Wall

The lymphatic vessels in the posterior abdominal wall ultimately drain into the ___ duct.

thoracic

p.1
Anatomy and Openings of the Diaphragm

The diaphragm has several ___ that allow structures to pass through.

openings

p.36
Anatomy and Openings of the Diaphragm

The ___ region is located above the stomach.

Epigastric

p.34
Sympathetic Nervous Structures in the Abdomen

The sympathetic nervous system originates from the ___ region of the spinal cord.

thoracolumbar

p.17
Anatomy of the Abdominal Aorta

The abdominal aorta enters the abdomen behind the ___ ligament.

median arcuate

p.3
Anatomy and Openings of the Diaphragm

The ___ arcuate ligament is associated with the psoas fascia.

medial

p.3
Anatomy and Openings of the Diaphragm

The ___ process is another attachment point for the diaphragm.

xiphoid

p.32
Lumbar Plexus and Its Branches

The ___ nerve is located lateral to the Psoas muscle.

Iliohypogastric

p.32
Lumbar Plexus and Its Branches

The ___ nerve is medial to the Psoas muscle.

Obturator

p.3
Anatomy and Openings of the Diaphragm

The right and left ___ are important structures associated with the diaphragm.

crura

p.3
Anatomy and Openings of the Diaphragm

The ___ arcuate ligament is related to the quadratus lumborum fascia.

lateral

p.18
Anatomy of the Abdominal Aorta

The common iliac arteries branch off at level ___.

L4

p.1
Lymphatics of the Posterior Abdominal Wall

The lymphatics of the posterior abdominal wall play a role in ___ function.

immune

p.32
Lumbar Plexus and Its Branches

The mnemonic 'I I nsist, L et F red G o O ut' helps to remember the branches of the ___ plexus.

Lumbar

p.17
Anatomy of the Abdominal Aorta

The unpaired branch at L4 is the ___ sacral artery.

Median

p.18
Anatomy of the Abdominal Aorta

The renal arteries branch off at level ___.

L2

p.36
Anatomy and Openings of the Diaphragm

The ___ region is located below the abdomen.

Pubic/Supra-Pubic

p.17
Anatomy of the Abdominal Aorta

The unpaired branch at T12 is the ___ trunk.

Coeliac

p.18
Anatomy of the Abdominal Aorta

The gonadal arteries also branch off at level ___.

L2

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